On the other hand, in China, a totalitarian state, Xi Jinping is now the most authoritarian leader since Mao Zedong and proceeding the expansionism by the overwhelming military and economic power. Likewise, situation of the Korean Peninsula is also volatile. North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has been standing in the “smile” diplomacy at the inter-Korean summit talks and the US-North Korean one, but the uncertainty remains in the remarks surrounding denuclearization, and it is not clear how extent he will cooperate to bring about peace over the region.

Under this status quo of Asia-Pacific region, JCU will hold the second J-CPAC in Japan as last year. In last year’s J-CPAC 2017, over 500 people from nine countries and regions attended, and the story was covered by about 20 media from Japan, the United States, and South Korea. Speakers and panelists include active and former ministerial government officials,parliament members, military personnel and experts from all over the world,and could have lively discussions.

At this year’s J-CPAC2018, we will set up a forum for discussions on economics, national security, freedom and democracy, conservative alliance and family. This event would provide valuable information and time for participants, and proceed the Japan-US Alliance more to save peace and freedom in Asia.